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Droves of people, many of them young and black, took to the streets of Ferguson to demand justice for Mike Brown. Millions stood in solidarity as protestors were met by a brutal and militarized response by local police departments.

Our country can no longer deny the epidemic of police violence facing Black and Brown communities. Mike Brown is now part of a long list of people like John Crawford, Ezell Ford, Eric Garner, Oscar Grant and countless others who have been unjustly killed by police. Their lives mattered.

The St. Louis Instead of War Coalition will be joining Hands Up United, Thick Ass Glass, Organization for Black Struggle, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment and partners in Ferguson from October 10-13th for a weekend of resistance. We’re hosting a series of public events—marches, convenings and panels— to build momentum for a nationwide movement against police violence.

We will gather in Ferguson, but the world will hear our call for change.

The St. Louis Instead of War Coalition adamantly opposes any further military intervention in Iraq. The involvement of the US government and military have done nothing but contribute to the destabilization of the region. From the years of sanctions to the full scale invasion to the years long occupation, ENOUGH is ENOUGH! We stand against any further military involvement, including US ground troops, military air strikes, drone strikes or aid in the form of weapons or military equipment.

Tell President Obama “Don’t Try to Put Out the Fire in Iraq With Gasoline!”

Bike for Peace, with help from WikiLocation, seeking the abolition of nuclear weapons, is coming through St. Louis May 4 en route to New York City during the group’s 2014 world tour. Several Bike-for-Peace members from Norway invite all comers to bike with them or ride in companion vehicles. They are circling the world in about 75 days, using planes, a van, and bicycles. To welcome them or bike with them, contact Jane Stoever at 913-206-4088.

7 p.m. Join the Vigil for Justice, Not War, at Lindell and Grand, welcoming Bike for Peace to St. Louis

Background: Tore Naerland of Norway, president of Bike for Peace, during the last 35 years has led more than 110 tours to encourage the abolition of nuclear weapons. Among cities that Tore and his three colleagues are visiting this spring are Oslo, London, Paris, Rome (they already had an audience with Pope Francis), Tehran, New Delhi, Beijing, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Indianapolis, Washington, and New York.

Tore, whose vision is impaired, typically rides a tandem bicycle with a partner. Bike for Peace and Freiker.org works with Mayors for Peace to try to free the world of nuclear weapons by 2020. They say they’ve got 20/20 vision!

Engagement with locals: Bike for Peace puts a high priority on meeting with persons with disabilities, bikers, and city/state/national leaders.